Nepotism or merit? Sinar Daily's Wacana English explores Malaysia’s ‘Nepo Baby’ debate
The live discussion titled “Nepo Babies: Alive and Well in Malaysia?” will feature a panel of diverse voices weighing in on the privileges, challenges and realities of those born into influential families.
SHAH ALAM – Is success in Malaysia built on merit, or do family connections still hold the key? As debates on "nepo babies" – individuals who seemingly rise to prominence thanks to their well-connected backgrounds – continue to stir controversy, Sinar Daily’s Wacana English Edition is set to tackle this fiery topic head-on.
Happening this Thursday, Feb 13 at 8.30pm, the live discussion titled “Nepo Babies: Alive and Well in Malaysia?” will feature a panel of diverse voices weighing in on the privileges, challenges and realities of those born into influential families.
Political analyst Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian will provide insight into how nepotism shapes leadership and governance, while Feminomics Malaysia founder Atyrah Hanim brings a youth-driven perspective on fairness in career opportunities.
Adding to the conversation is Malaysian entrepreneur Asyraf Khalid, who will share his personal experience navigating the business world.
Moderated by Meor Addelan, this session promises an eye-opening discussion that questions whether talent and hard work can ever truly outshine connections in Malaysia’s industries.
Is the playing field truly level, or is the game rigged from the start? Tune in to Sinar Daily’s Facebook, TikTok and YouTube channels to find out!
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